Liverpool’s deadline-day transfer for Marc Guehi has dramatically collapsed, regardless of the Crystal Palace captain finishing a medical and a deal sheet being submitted.
Softfootball understands that the £35 million change fell aside late on Friday after Palace didn’t land a alternative defender.
Palace had lined up Brighton’s Igor Julio as a successor, however the Brazilian as an alternative selected a switch to West Ham. That setback compelled Palace to withdraw from talks, leaving Guehi’s transfer to Anfield useless within the water.
Head coach Oliver Glasner had opposed shedding his captain with out a correct alternative. Though the membership sealed the signing of 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse, Glasner insisted {the teenager} couldn’t fill Guehi’s position on the coronary heart of defence.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano confirmed the collapse on his official X account, writing:
“Marc Guehi-Liverpool deal has COLLAPSED. Regardless of medical finished and deal sheet submitted, Crystal Palace don’t approve the transfer following Igor deal off. Guehi stays at #CPFC.”
Guehi, who has one 12 months remaining on his contract, will now stay at Selhurst Park — although his long-term future is unsure. With out an extension, Palace threat shedding him totally free subsequent summer time.
For Liverpool, the collapse leaves Jurgen Klopp’s squad in need of depth in central defence. The Reds now head into the brand new season with simply three senior centre-backs, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, and Joe Gomez, alongside younger prospect Giovanni Leoni.
At Palace, nevertheless, the late U-turn ensures they maintain their captain and defensive chief, even when tensions stay over switch technique.
